A few technology thoughts as we head into another brand new year with a few recommended reads for the year.
Digital Dame Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper was the first lady to suggest that we should be able to code computers using a simple language like English. This lead to the idea of a Compiler – a software for converting software code to machine language.
Video and the demise of digital as you knew it.
There’s no denying the rise of video in digital. The question though is at what cost? In the age of UX what can we expect to be cutting-edge web design when it comes to sites. A few thoughts.
Digital Dame Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace is the first programmer and is said to have written the first computer algorithm for Charles Babbage’s differential engine back in 1843
The Front End Developer Handbook
Free book on front-end development for anyone interested in learning about how websites work or building one.
Do we need digital?
In the day and age of digital there are some times when we should still stick to analogue solutions. Here are a few thoughts.
E-Book The Modern Web Design Process
Came across this e-book / website that covers the Modern Web Design Process for beginners.
“Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses — especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo Da Vinci
The Full Stack Folly
Yesterday there was the rise of the Full Stack Developer where there was unrealistic demands made of those who know how to code for a living. Today we stand on the precipice of an industry demanding a Full Stack UX talent. What will the fallout be?
A non-coders take on Grav.
Grav is toted to be one of the best flat CMS out there currently. I take it out for a spin for a small web project that I have been meaning to build.